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shimstack's Commencal 7

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shimstack
4/21/2013 11:27am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Commencal
2013 Meta SX
Frame: Commencal 2013 Meta SX
Rear Shock
RockShox
Monarch RT3
L Compression, M Rebound
Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch RT3. Misc: L Compression, M Rebound
Fork
X-Fusion
Vengeance HLR
Fork: X-Fusion Vengeance HLR
Headset
Cane Creek
40 Series
Headset: Cane Creek 40 Series
Handlebar
Control Tech
Venom Carbon
Handlebar: Control Tech Venom Carbon
Stem
Funn
Rippa Stem
Stem: Funn Rippa Stem
Grips
Lizard Skins
North Shore
Grips: Lizard Skins North Shore
Brakes
Formula
RX
Brakes: Formula RX
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Zee
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Zee
Chainguide
MRP
AMG
Chainguide: MRP AMG
Cranks
SRAM
XX1
Cranks: SRAM XX1
Chainrings / Sprocket
MRP
Bling Ring
Chainrings / Sprocket: MRP Bling Ring
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
Pressfit GXP Bottom Bracket
Bottom Bracket: SRAM Pressfit GXP Bottom Bracket
Chain
Shimano
XT
Chain: Shimano XT
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XT 11-36
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XT 11-36
Pedals
Shimano
XT Trail
Pedals: Shimano XT Trail
Front Rim
Spank
Spike EVO
Front Rim: Spank Spike EVO
Rear Rim
Spank
Spike EVO
Rear Rim: Spank Spike EVO
Hubs
Industry Nine
Torch
Hubs: Industry Nine Torch
Spokes
DT Swiss
2.0-1.8
Spokes: DT Swiss 2.0-1.8
Front Tire
Michelin
Wild Rock'r 2.25
Front Tire: Michelin Wild Rock'r 2.25
Rear Tire
Michelin
Wild Rock'r 2.25
Rear Tire: Michelin Wild Rock'r 2.25
Saddle
WTB
Devo Carbon Saddle
Saddle: WTB Devo Carbon Saddle
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb Stealth
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Straitline
Seatpost Clamp: Other Straitline
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2013
Model Year:
2013
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
31 lb 8 oz (14288 g)
Weight: 31 lb 8 oz (14288 g)
Additional Info
Additional Info:
shimstack
4/21/2013 11:27am
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shimstack
11 years ago
My Monarch RT3 tune is Low Compression, Mid Rebound.

The Low Compression tune is awesome- this bike pedals really well without any platform/pro pedal, and the shock feels closer to a coil with minimal compression damping. I never touch the blue lever, even on fire road climbs. It just doesn't bob.

I weigh 180ish with gear, and I run the shock at 195PSI. The rebound has to be set within a few clicks of full slow due to the high leverage ratio. I've also filled up the outer "volume spacer" sleeve on the shock with plastic shims to make it more progressive.

This bike is awesome overall. I have a couple thousand miles on it so far, and I'd change two things about the frame:

1. Make some room for a coil shock like CCDB. The pedaling performance would make this a great option for big rides.
2. Do a carbon version and drop a couple pounds- but really that's only in my head. It never feels heavy while riding.
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Si_66
11 years ago
What tune did you go for on the Monarch out of interest please??

thanks
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shimstack
11 years ago
Yeah it's an XL, the reach on the L wasn't long enough with a short stem. The 150mm reverb stealth just barely worked!

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